GFRP Bars Vs Steel Bars

GFRP Bar

Steel Bar

Light Weight

Heavy Weight

Anti-corrosive

Corrosive Material

Less density as compared to conventional steel

High Density as compared to GFRP Bar

Ease to transport

Transportation of steel bars is difficult due to the high density

Non-Conductive material

Conductive Material

Ease in Use

Not too difficult in Use

The cover requirement in RCC element is less in severe or extremely severe environmental exposure conditions due to the anti-corrosive properties of gfrp bars.

The cover requirement in RCC Element is more in Severe or Extreme Severe environment conditions due to the corrosive property of steel rebar.

High tensile strength as compared to steel rebar

Less tensile strength as compared to gfrp bar

Less modulus of elasticity

High modulus of Elasticity

Less Bending strength

High bending Strength

Less ductility

High Ductility

Greater Bond strength as compared to steel rebar

Less bond strength as compared to GFRP Bar

Fatigue Resistance is high as compared to steel rebar (Approx 20 times)

Less fatigue resistance as compared to GFRP Bars